Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Las Vegas, NV(Vegas, NV Metropolitan Area Metro)
29
Positions
#158
Specialty Rank
$59,676
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#158
Surgery Ranking
56th Percentile
Top 44% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403121378
- NRMP Code:
- 2028440P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 29
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Female Faculty:
- 60%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Only level 1 trauma center and accredited burn center in Nevada; early and integrated robotic surgery experience; work at high acuity hospitals with large, diverse underserved populations; family environment with diverse residents; life in the sports and entertainment capital of the world; no state income tax; strong affiliation with United States Air Force; all of the faculty will know you and are personally invested in your success; graduates capable of independent practice after residency
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$59,676
PGY-1
$61,707
PGY-2
$63,644
PGY-3
$66,314
PGY-4
$68,826
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 87(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $319K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 3,104,817
- Median Age
- 47 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.66
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 4.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
67°F
Winter
37°F
Sunny Days
257 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
72%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.65
Restaurant Meal
9.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.00
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403121378
- NRMP Code:
- 2028440P0
- Total Positions:
- 29
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Brian C Ward
- Email:
- brian.ward@unlv.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 10/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2028440C0, 2028440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
- Contact Person:
- Susan Thompson
- Contact Email:
- susan.thompson1@unlv.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 15
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 13.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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